IFI presents a delightful and varied programme of international short animations, which deal with emotions and relationships in playful settings. From a colourful parakeet overcoming his fears to a tale of two sisters learning to get along, and more, this programme is sure to leave you and your young viewers feeling fine.

Wustentiere

Everybody has a shadow, but the desert critter is different. Born with the shadow of a palm tree, the little critter must travel to exchange his shadow for another, making a new friend along the way.

Germany/2023/English/Lina Walde/8 mins

To Be Sisters

A beautiful 2D animation that follows two sisters throughout the years, and the special bond that connects them.

France/2022/No dialogue/Anne-Sophie Gousset, Clément Céard/7 mins

Luce and the Rock

Luce and her mother live deep in the mountains with their colourful neighbours. All is well until one day, when a large rock appears in the centre of the village. Before the rock accidentally destroys everything, Luce must brave the dark nighttime and help them find their way home.

Belgium/2022/English/Britt Raes/13 mins

All My Colours

When a little girl’s mother passes away, she loses all of her colour. Can she get in back for her and her father? A beautiful stop-motion animation that reflects of grief and emotion.

Spain/2023/English/Mark Riba, Anna Solanas/5 mins

Fonos

Cloe uses the healing power of sound to get closer to her grandfather, in this exquisite 2D animation that examines loss and family.

Mexico/2019/No dialogue/Gabriela Badillo/10 mins

Don’t Blow it Up

When a simple argument gets out of hand, two friends get very angry with each other. So angry that they inflate and float up to the sky like balloons. Now floating, will the two girls ever make up?

Czech Republic/2022/No dialogue/Alžbeta Mačáková Mišejková/8 mins

The Goose

A wannabe footballer faces his greatest foe yet – a goose who has just arrived to his grandmother’s farm. Who will win in this great battle for the ball? you’ll have to wait and see in this charming stop-motion.

Czech Republic, France/2023/No dialgoue/Jan Mika/13 mins

Kenya’s Symphony

Reluctantly dragged to a symphony orchestra by her mom, Kenya discovers her passion for music as she causes chaos during the performance.

United States/2020/No dialogue/Carlos Douglas/5 mins

Run time 60 mins approx.

Screening as part of IFI & First Fortnight 2024.